Deering is 0-10 against Scarborough since May of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Rams will host the Red Storm at 4:00 p.m. Deering has given up an average of 16.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Deering came up short against South Portland on Monday, falling 16-1. The matchup marked the Rams' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Deering saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ruby Chase, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Scarborough came into Monday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Massabesic 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Red Storm have posted since June 4, 2024.
Gabby Pelletier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on four hits.
At the plate, Sophia Nelson and Scarlett Floyd did most of the damage at the plate: Nelson went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base, while Floyd went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Those three hits gave Nelson a new career-high.
Deering's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Scarborough, the win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 4-10.
Scarborough's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Deering has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. It's a different story for Scarborough, though, as they've only averaged .324. Will they be able to contain Deering's hitters?
Deering might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Scarborough in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
